A magical mermaid adventure from  New York Times  bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Pete the Kitty and his mermaid friend Jessie work together to build a sandcastle. But the castle is missing something. Will one shell, two barnacles, three strands of seaweed, and more gifts from the sea be enough to make their sandcastle the best it can be? Young mermaid fans and beachgoers will love building and counting with Pete and Jessie in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean. This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey. What makes this the perfect first book to share with a new reader? A Sweet Friendship Story: Join Pete the Kitty and his mermaid pal Jessie as they show the power of teamwork to build the best sandcastle ever. Fun with Numbers: Young readers will love counting along as Pete and Jessie decorate their castle with one shell, two pebbles, three strands of seaweed, and more treasures from the sea. Made for New Readers: Carefully crafted with basic language, word repetition, and sight words to help build confidence and a lifelong love of reading. Beloved, Familiar Characters: From the creators of the mega-bestselling Pete the Cat series, this My First I Can Read story features a character families already know and love.